Luke Beteag
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Energetic and reliable Caterer with high attention to detail and strong command of food preparation safety. Expertly supports servers through high-volume shifts and caters to guest needs. Frequently commended for reliability and initiative.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Staff Member
Sundried Tomato
San Juan Capistrano, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Performed general cleaning tasks around the event space including wiping down surfaces and sweeping floors when necessary.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Set up banquet tables and chairs in accordance with event specifications.
- Checked supply levels and replenished items as needed for dining and catering functions.
- Inspected equipment onsite prior to use in order to prevent any malfunctions while serving guests.
- Served beverages, appetizers, entrees, salads, desserts. to guests during the event as needed.
- Reconciled oral instructions with written order sheets to achieve correct and organized product setup.
- Oversaw inventory in buffet and reported replacement needs to kitchen management.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Reviewed number of utensils available to rectify potential mistakes in place setting.
- Assisted with loading, unloading delivery trucks before, after events as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout each event by responding quickly to guest requests or inquiries in a polite manner.
- Controlled inventory of supplies used during events such as linens, china plates, bowls, glasses, utensils, making sure none went missing or unaccounted for at end of night.
- Responsible for breaking down banquet tables and chairs after events were completed per instructions from catering manager.
- Directed patrons to restrooms and other amenities within facility.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Maintained cleanliness of buffet area before, during, and after each meal service period.
- Wiped down surfaces and cleaned plates, utensils and trays to sanitize catering space after events.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the catering staff throughout events to ensure a smooth flow of operations.
- Set up and cleaned up food preparation and service stations before and after catered events.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA06-2028
High School Diploma -
Crean Lutheran
Irvine, CA05-2024
Skills
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Team Management
- Inventory Monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Order Expediting
- Food Restocking
Affiliations
- Lacrosse
- Hiking
- chess
- weightlifting
- fishing
- Investing
Certification
Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Catering Staff Member
Sundried Tomato
07.2021 - Current
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Point Loma Nazarene University
High School Diploma -
Crean Lutheran
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